My first Spring project is going to be upgrading to stainless steel brake lines on my 89 S2. Is this going to be an easy or a difficult job? Any advice on how to get this done? I did a search but didn't come up with any step by step on how to replace the old lines. P.S. I also got a power bleeder on the way so I am hoping that will be a lot easier going forward. Thanks for any advice.

 

I have the same job to do in a few weeks. The front lines are very easy to reach, you only need a basic assortment of metric wrenches. If you have trouble breaking the fittings loose, dont force it! Get a line wrench to prevent rounding off the nuts.

The rears are not as easy to reach, i took a quick glance at them last week. They run right above the torsion bar if i remember correctly.

 

I did mine, and my theory is: If I can do it, anyone can. Honestly, it's not all that difficult.

 

Be careful with the wrench sizes. I've found SAE and metric fittings on the cars and the replacement lines.

 

Any suggestions on how to limit the amount of brake fluid that will drip out of the lines?

 

Keep the cap on the MC on to reduce the fluid leakage.
With the rear ones, mount the lines so that they don't rub anything when the suspension moves.
The hardest part of this job is the bleeding, especially making sure the bleeding screws do not leak (I would get new ones anyway).

 

pull the lines, replace. Not too hard. When you go to bleed it, put the fluid in the bleeder, pump up the pressure and bleed from farthest to closest, so the right rear, left rear, right front, left front. Make sure you pump it up between bleeds to keep pressure up. You can get a small piece of clear sylicone hose to use for bleeding also. Crack the bleeder loose, then put the hose on the end of it and point the other end at a drain pan- may want to put it under each wheel as you do it. Then open the bleeder till old fluid comes out and turns to new fluid coming out, then close it up. DOne. Make sure you have a good pedal before trying to drive it around the block or anything.